"Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
The US Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Further, proper documentation of key controls around payroll processing will be required under Sarbanes Oxley (i.e. SOX).
The US Payroll Manager will report to the Head of US Finance and Treasury.
What would I be doing?
Manage the workflow of payroll implementation and operations to ensure optimal efficiency and maintain high standards of customer service
Collaborate with Human Resources to oversee all payroll functions including establishing and maintaining employee data in the payroll system, maintaining accruals for PTO balances, 401K employer match and workers' compensation
Ensure policies, procedures and practices are documented and maintained to be compliant with key controls identified under SOX
Serve as the technical expert for payroll issues through a deep understanding of payroll law, tax regulations and accounting principles
Conduct thorough payroll review and resolve discrepancies each pay period to achieve zero error rate
Liaison with our HR Team and Payroll Provider, PAYCHEX, to ensure timely federal and state tax filings and payments including social security, Medicare, Unemployment, and Workers' Compensation payments
Responsible for new entity set-up for state and unemployment tax accounts when needed
Assist in the resolution of highly complex and escalated payroll issues
Perform supplemental payroll processing of off-cycle items: Bonuses, Sales Incentive Compensation and Annual salary increases (i.e., Retro-pay)
Perform monthly and ad-hoc reporting as needed
Reconcile 401K by month
Prepare supporting Sarbanes Oxley control documentation
Assess and prepare vacation accrual each quarter
Complete special payroll projects
Own payroll integration projects for all new company acquisitions
What would make me qualified?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience managing payroll in a multi-state and multi-entity environment
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Required
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
Experience with acquisition integration and implementing payroll systems
Knowledge of PAYCHEX Flex system is a plus
Proficient with Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong social and leadership skills
Passion for building out processes, problem-solving and working independently
Cross-functional collaborator and communicator who expresses a positive attitude
Highly organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and takes pride in the quality of their work
Acumen and curiosity to learn the business and support/implement process improvements
Prioritizes and maintains composure to meet deadlines
High energy, humble team player, and "get-it-done" attitude
Composure and confidence to interact with Executives when required
Experience working in a fast-growing and/or start-up environment is strongly preferred.
Fully remote, with a preference for Durham, NC or Boston, MA area.
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